How Much PTE Score is Required for Australia PR and Study Visa?

General Skilled Migration (GSM) points are dependent on your English languages skills level, which are estimated through PTE Academic test. These points and scorings have been updated recently in the month of July 2025 by Pearson Language.

Scoring updates provided by Pearson and Department of Home Affairs is as follows.

🌏 Australian PR Scores

English Competency Levels & Points

Level	PTE Score (Each Skill)	PR Points Earned
Competent	L: 47, R: 48, W: 51, S: 54	0
Proficient	L: 58, R: 59, W: 69, S: 76	10
Superior	L: 69, R: 70, W: 85, S: 88	20

Applicable for Skilled Migration visas like 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (Skilled State Nomination), 491 (Skilled Work Regional Nomination), and 186 (Employer Sponsored).

💡 Useful tips for PR aspirants:

🆕 Updated Scores (After 7 August 2025)

Newer language benchmarks for Permanent Resident applicants that needs to be followed now are:

Skill	Old Proficient	New Proficient
Listening	65	58
Reading	65	59
Writing	65	69
Speaking	65	76

PTE tests taken before 7 August 2025 are still valid for the next 3 years till the test expires.

🎓 Australia Study Visa: PTE Score Requirements: Student Visa (Subclass 500)

Entry Type	Minimum PTE Score
Direct Entry	Overall 50, with 42 in each skill
With 10 weeks of ELICOS Study	Overall 36
With 20 weeks of ELICOS Study	Overall 30

ELICOS = English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students.

🎯 University Admission Benchmarks

University	Overall Scores	Minimum Scores
University of Melbourne	64	60
University of Sydney	64	60
Monash University	58	50
RMIT / UTS / Curtin / Deakin	58 – 60	50

📊 Medical, Law, and PG programs often require 65–79 with no band below 65.

✅ Temporary Graduate Visa – TGV 485

PTE Requirements are as follows:

Overall: 55 with Listening: 40, Reading: 42, Writing: 41 and Speaking: 39.

✅ Language Requirements for SID - 482 Visa

Before 13th September 2025:

PTE Academic: Overall: 36, with at least 36 in each component

From 13th September 2025 - Vocational English Level:

PTE Academic: LRWS: 33, 36, 29, 24

✨ Important Notes

     ➤ Tests Validity: PTE tests are acceptable 3 years for PR and 2 years for student visas.
     ➤ Accepted Test: Only PTE Academic is valid for Australian PR and study visas.
     ➤ Visa Impact: Higher scores help in improving PR points and college admission chances.
     ➤ Submission of Scores: Pearson account makes it easier for you to send scores directly to the Department of Home Affairs or educational institutions via your Pearson account.
     ➤ Online/Virtual tests: These are no longer accepted by the Australian authorities.
     ➤ Reports availability: You can share your score reports unlimited number of times to any institute free of cost without any hassle, to any part of the world.

❓FAQs

1) What PTE score is required for an Australian student visa?

For an Australian student visa, the required PTE score usually ranges from band 5 to band 7, depending on the course and university. .

2) Do Australian universities accept PTE scores?

Yes, most Australian universities accept PTE Academic scores as proof of English proficiency for admission. Requirements vary by university and course, so minimum score criteria may differ.

3) Is there a minimum PTE score for PR in Australia?

Yes, for Australian PR, there is no single fixed minimum PTE score, but most visa categories generally require at least band 7 to be competitive.

4) Can PTE score requirements vary by institution?

Yes, PTE score requirements can vary depending on the institution and course you choose. Different universities and programs set their own minimum score criteria based on academic and visa requirements.

5) How long is a PTE score valid for Australian applications?

A PTE score is valid for 2 years from the test date for Australian visa and university applications. After this period, you need to retake the exam to use an updated score. For immigration applications, PTE score is valid for 3 years.